Words That Start With GAT

There are over 61 words that begin with GAT in English. From 3-letter words to 12-letter entries, find GAT-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with GAT.

61 Common Words Starting with GAT

Most Common Length
8
(13 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
12.1
(out of 20)
Most Common Ending
s
(38%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with GAT?

20 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with GAT is gatekeepings with a total of 20 points.

G 2
A 1
T 1
E 1
K 5
E 1
E 1
P 3
I 1
N 1
G 2
S 1
noun 1. the activity of controlling access to something

Words that begin with GAT are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in GAT and words with GAT. Try our five letter words starting with GAT page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With GAT

  • How many words starting with GAT are in the English dictionary?

    There are 61 words in the English dictionary that start with GAT, and most of them are 8 letters long (13 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with GAT?

    The longest word starting with GAT is "gatekeepings" at 12 letters long. If you're looking for a more everyday word, "gathering" is the longest common word starting with GAT.

  • Are there any rare words starting with GAT worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "gateaux", "gatecrasher", "gatekeeper", "gatherable" start with GAT and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "gatecrasher" is worth 17 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with GAT?

    Most words starting with GAT are 8 letters long, including everyday words like "gathered", "gatchers", "gatching", "gatefold", "gatekeep".